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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
- It requires years of training in mathematics. (correct)
- It can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions.
- It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner.
- It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.
What does the term 'computer' originally refer to?
What does the term 'computer' originally refer to?
- A machine that manipulates data
- A programmable machine
- A device that aids humans in performing computations
- A person who carried out calculations (correct)
When was the first recorded use of the word 'computer'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'computer'?
- 20th century
- 1613 (correct)
- 19th century
- Middle Ages
What were tally sticks used for?
What were tally sticks used for?
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What were human computers specialized in during the early days?
What were human computers specialized in during the early days?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of a Computer
- Being electrical or mechanical is a characteristic of a computer.
Origin of the Term 'Computer'
- The term 'computer' originally refers to a human being who performs calculations.
Early Use of the Word 'Computer'
- The first recorded use of the word 'computer' was in 1613.
Tally Sticks
- Tally sticks were used for counting and record-keeping.
Human Computers
- During the early days, human computers were specialized in performing mathematical calculations and data processing.
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